PDP Defector Babayemi Ramps Up Campaign, Cites Commitment to APC Victory as Core Reason for Governorship Bid

Prince Dotun Babayemi, a frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has intensified his consultation across local government areas, publicly stating his core reasons for seeking to govern the state in the upcoming 2026 election.

Babayemi, a political figure who recently defected to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he was a notable aspirant in the 2022 gubernatorial race said his principal motivation is a resolute commitment to securing victory for the APC and ushering in what he terms a new era of progressive development.

While speaking to party stakeholders during a campaign tour, the aspirant expressed his unwavering confidence in the party’s ability to reclaim the governorship seat. “My ambition is fundamentally tied to the future of Osun State,” Babayemi stated. “After a thorough consultation and consideration of the state’s needs, I am convinced that the developmental blueprint of the APC is what the people truly require. My desire to be governor is rooted in providing transparent and impactful governance that restores prosperity and institutional strength to our state.”

His defection, which occurred alongside thousands of supporters, has been viewed by analysts as a major realignment of political forces ahead of the 2026 contest. Babayemi’s entry into the APC primary race is expected to create a formidable challenge to other aspirants, as he continues to leverage his grassroots popularity and now, the platform of the national ruling party.

He reiterated that his campaign would focus on galvanizing support for the APC across all strata, ensuring that the party presents a unified front capable of unseating the incumbent administration. Babayemi concluded by assuring party members that his governorship bid is a collective project aimed at achieving sustainable progress and development for all residents of Osun State.